In the Hour of Chaos is less a third “solo record” and more a mixtape to a musical yet to be written. The album comes at a time when connection is needed more than ever. A generative connector and community leader Allison Russell, alongside production team dim star, cast a creative circle of collaborators to bring the songs to life, emerging from honest, raw dialogues between friends, lovers, chosen family, humans. The new record features Norah Jones, Joy Oladokun, Kara Jackson, Denitia, Ruby Amanfu, Devon Gilfillian, Kashus Culpepper, Brittney Spencer, Sara Watkins, Kyshona, Julie Williams, Chibueze Ihuoma and Ahya Simone. A lovely essay by poet, essayist, and novelist, Ocean Vuong is included in the album.

Released July 10th, 2026 on Fantasy Records, In the Hour of Chaos is available here on limited edition aubergine (eggplant) purple color vinyl LP and CD.

While supplies last, all vinyl copies are signed by Allison Russell!

*Preorders for store pickup will be held for three months after release date. Please pick up your In the Hour of Chaos preorder no later than October 10, 2026.